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Avoid Holiday Scams: Must-Know Tips for Safe Shopping

Avoid Holiday Scams: Must-Know Tips for Safe Shopping

The holiday season is a time for shopping, gifting, and giving—but unfortunately, it’s also a time when scammers are more active than ever. From fake websites to phishing emails, holiday shopping scams can quickly ruin the festive spirit. Whether you’re buying gifts for loved ones, donating to a favorite charity, or snagging the best holiday deals, staying vigilant is critical.

We wanted to share tips for avoiding fraud during the 2024 holiday season, as provided by the United States Secret Service.

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Safeguarding Your Data in an Age of Cyber Threats

Safeguarding Your Data in an Age of Cyber Threats

Your data security is in your hands, but you don't have to handle it alone. Commerce Bank of Wyoming can help protect you and ensure your peace of mind.

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Protect Your Business: Best Practices for Avoiding Business Email Compromise

Protect Your Business: Best Practices for Avoiding Business Email Compromise

In today's digital age, businesses are constantly at risk of falling victim to cyberattacks. One particularly dangerous threat is known as business email compromise (BEC).

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Protecting Your Identity

Protecting Your Identity

Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the country, and everyday activities like disposing of documents present opportunities for sensitive information to be stolen. In recognition of this risk, Commerce Bank of Wyoming takes proactive measures to protect our customers through initiatives like Comm(unity) Shred Day. This free event provides a safe and environmentally friendly way for community residents and local businesses to dispose of important documents.

Comm(unity) Shred Day

Join us for secure paper shredding and lunch!

  • Tuesday, May 14, 2024
  • 10:00am-1:00pm
  • 1575 Dewar Drive
  • Freewill donation benefiting Ray Lovato Recycling Center. Commerce Bank of Wyoming will match donations up to $500.00

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Understanding Social Engineering

Understanding Social Engineering

Avoid falling victim to fraud. With our world’s reliance on technology, it’s important to keep yourself informed of the latest cyber scams. Chances are, you’ve already been a target of a cybercriminal or fraudster. One common type of fraud is referred to as Social Engineering. 

Social engineering is a technique used to manipulate a victim into disclosing information or taking a specific action. Fraudsters will communicate with an intended target by saying they are from a trusted organization or financial institution.  They may even impersonate someone the target knows.

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Mobile Banking Safety

Mobile Banking Safety

Here are some tips to help you stay safe while using mobile banking.

  • Download official banking apps only
  • Use strong passwords and biometrics
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Keep your device updated
  • Avoid public Wi-Fi networks
  • Monitor your accounts regularly
  • Only pay people you know

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5 TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS AGAINST CYBERATTACKS

5 TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS AGAINST CYBERATTACKS

Companies often claim that their employees are their greatest asset. Another valuable asset is the data that those companies collect about their employees, customers and vendors. Every business should be helping to ensure their staff understands the value of data and the importance of protecting it. Continuous education programs can help safeguard your employees’ confidential information and protect against the cyberattacks and data breaches that can lead to financial damage, fraud, and identity theft. Embedding helpful reminders and security best practices throughout employee and customer communications is an ongoing process.

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Free Virtual Cybersecurity Training for Business

Free Virtual Cybersecurity Training for Business

Cybersecurity attacks on owners and employees at small and medium sized businesses are increasing at an alarming rate. These attacks can result in significant business disruption and substantial monetary losses. A staggering 95% of cybersecurity breaches are due to human error. The good news is fraud can be prevented with proper training. That’s why Commerce Bank of Wyoming is providing this free virtual training for you and your employees. A well-trained workforce may be your best defense against fraud and data breaches.

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Can you spot a phishing scam?

Can you spot a phishing scam?

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $5.8 billion to phishing scams and other fraud in 2021—an increase of more than 70 percent over 2020.

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Spell-Jacking

Spell-Jacking

Spell check is a feature used by countless people in their everyday typed communication.  It’s accuracy ensures the number of typos in your documents decrease; this allows people to type with ease.  Most people install spell check extensions to make sending emails and writing papers faster.  However a new study shows that spell check extensions on your browsers are collecting your personal information, such as username, email, date of birth, Social Security number, and passwords essentially Spell-Jacking your information.

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